The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Sherry
Various Artists Lyrics
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"Sherry"
Sherry, Sherry baby
Sherry, Sherry baby
Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight?
(Why don't you come out, come out)
Come out to my twist party
(Come out) Where the bright lights shine
(Come out) We'll dance the night away
I'm gonna make you mine
Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight
(Come come, come out tonight)
(Come come, come out tonight)
You'd better ask your mama (Sherry baby)
Tell her everything is alright
(Why don't you come out, come out)
With your red dress on
(Come out) Mmm. you look so fine
(Ccome out) Move it nice and easy
Girl, you make me lose my mind
Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight?
(Come, come, come out tonight)
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry, Sherry baby
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry, Sherry baby
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry
The lyrics of "Sherry" by Various Artists revolve around a man's request for a girl named Sherry to come out and spend the night dancing with him. The repetition of Sherry's name throughout the song gives it an anthemic quality and the use of "Sherry baby" portrays a sense of urgency and longing. The man invites Sherry to his "twist party" where they can dance under the bright lights and he promises to make her his. The lyrics also suggest that the man finds Sherry visually appealing, as he compliments her red dress and praises her for making him lose his mind.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a classic dance number. The lyrics have been interpreted as an invitation to youth culture and the freedom that comes with it. The song has been covered by several artists, including The Four Seasons, who originally released the song in 1962, and Bruce Springsteen, who performed it several times during his tours in the 70s and 80s. The song's popularity was revived in the 1980s when it was used in the film "Dirty Dancing."
Line by Line Meaning
Sherry, Sherry baby
Addressing the person named Sherry affectionately.
Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
Repeatedly using the name Sherry to express fondness.
Sherry can you come out tonight? (Come, come, come out tonight)
Asking Sherry if she is free and able to attend an event tonight.
Sherry baby (Sherry baby) Sherry can you come out tonight?
Repeating the request for Sherry to join the artist tonight.
(Why don't you come out, come out) Come out to my twist party
Encouraging Sherry to attend a specific type of dance party.
(Come out) Where the bright lights shine
Describing the venue as brightly lit.
(Come out) We'll dance the night away
Promising plenty of dancing at the event.
I'm gonna make you mine
Implying that the artist intends to pursue a romantic relationship with Sherry.
Sherry baby (Sherry baby) Sherry can you come out tonight?
Reiterating the request for Sherry's presence tonight.
(Come come, come out tonight)(Come come, come out tonight)
Urging Sherry to come out once again.
You'd better ask your mama (Sherry baby) Tell her everything is alright
Suggesting that Sherry should seek permission from her mother before attending the event, but that there is no cause for worry.
(Why don't you come out, come out) With your red dress on
Encouraging Sherry to wear a specific garment to the event.
(Come out) Mmm. you look so fine
Complimenting Sherry's appearance.
(Come out) Move it nice and easy
Advising Sherry to dance in a relaxed, comfortable manner.
Girl, you make me lose my mind
Admitting that Sherry has a profound effect on the singer's thoughts and emotions.
Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
Once again expressing endearment for Sherry.
Sherry can you come out tonight? (Come, come, come out tonight)(Come, come, come out tonight)
Repeating the request and urging Sherry to make an appearance tonight.
Sherry, Sherry baby (Come, come, come out tonight)
Calling for Sherry to come out once more, affectionately.
Sherry, Sherry baby (Come, come, come out tonight)
Repeating the request for Sherry's presence and emphasizing the urgency.
Sherry
Closing the song with a final call for Sherry.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.